Section 25
General and exclusive prospecting licence
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(1)
A general prospecting licence shall authorize the holder thereof to prospect for the minerals specified therein throughout the whole area specified therein but shall not preclude any other licence holder or party from prospecting for other minerals in the same area pursuant to a general prospecting licence issued under this Ordinance.
(2)
An exclusive prospecting licence shall authorize the holder thereof the sole and exclusive right to prospect for any minerals specified in the licence within the area stated therein.
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(3)
Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude the Minister from directing the issuance of an exclusive prospecting licence without first issuing a general prospecting licence if he is satisfied that the applicant for the prospecting licence has furnished sufficient information to show he is ready and able to prospect in the area defined by him.
Terms and conditions and endorsement upon renewal of licence